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In reply to the discussion: I hold a straight forward opinion: Obama offered moving to Chained CPI because he's open to it [View all]UnrepentantLiberal
(11,700 posts)93. It's like having a discussion with the joker on Batman.
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I hold a straight forward opinion: Obama offered moving to Chained CPI because he's open to it [View all]
Tom Rinaldo
Dec 2012
OP
Here's Video of Obama in 2006 to Brookings Institute..that proves where he comes from..
KoKo
Dec 2012
#141
It's luck when it happens over and over and over again....yeap, they call it luck
uponit7771
Dec 2012
#33
The fact is neither of us can safely predict with certainty how variables will play out
Tom Rinaldo
Dec 2012
#46
It appears that Pres Obama was willing to use SS benefit cuts as a bargaining tool.
rhett o rick
Dec 2012
#20
Oh, puh-leeze. Obama gave nothing away, Boner couldn't even get his own caucus to
coalition_unwilling
Dec 2012
#106
What do you mean 'starts'? Legislation begins in the House. It's on Boner or his
coalition_unwilling
Dec 2012
#136
We've disagreed about this also in another thread, I think. I see it as Obama
coalition_unwilling
Dec 2012
#155
Obama's bluff meant nothing without the seeming backing of Pelosi and Hoyer. Obama gambled
coalition_unwilling
Dec 2012
#165
I generally agree with your comments CU, so not big deal that on this we are
sabrina 1
Dec 2012
#166
I actually agree with you almost always! :) So this may just be a glass half-full, half-empty
coalition_unwilling
Dec 2012
#168
the protecting the most vunerable part is for vets and those on disability. not others!
SugarShack
Dec 2012
#161
In science, the simplest explanation is usually the best explanation and in this case Obama
byeya
Dec 2012
#10
Meanwhile, by appearing conciliatory and open to negotiation, the President's support grows....
OldDem2012
Dec 2012
#13
Yes, I'm talking to you DIRECTLY and PLAINLY, and I'm not going to be intimidated by you....
OldDem2012
Dec 2012
#19
"no matter what the President does, certain extremists on this board will NEVER support him."
Tom Rinaldo
Dec 2012
#25
Backing down are we? You're the one who acted like I was accusing you directly....
OldDem2012
Dec 2012
#38
You attacked me personally and I responded in kind. You can dish it out but can't take it. nt.
OldDem2012
Dec 2012
#105
Unless you're one of the "extremists" I mentioned in my post, my comments shouldn't....
OldDem2012
Dec 2012
#22
Is calling him a "lying republican" the day after he was re-elected what you consider criticism?..nt
SidDithers
Dec 2012
#35
Are you a Democrat? I think that is a fair question. Are you even eligible to be a Democrat?
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2012
#42
"Whatever the question"? The questions are "Are you a Democrat?" "Are you even eligible
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2012
#57
I think you're evasiveness confirms that you are not a Democrat and not eligible to be a Democrat.
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2012
#71
You say, "Whatever the question, guns are not the answer". That's not what Canadians said in 1812.
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2012
#74
"DEMOCRATIC Underground." "DEMOCRATIC Underground." "DEMOCRATIC Underground." Got it?
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2012
#76
Sid in interjecting his opinin about programs that are hugely important to millions of Americans
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2012
#121
You're right. I, too, have been to many countries. I wouldn't even think about trying to influence
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2012
#156
Excellent question, especially since many of us did more than that --donated, volunteered, etc.
whathehell
Dec 2012
#92
What's even more interesting is how many DU posters objected to the word "extremist".....
OldDem2012
Dec 2012
#151
I don't think a lot of the people questioning the presidents chained cpi proposal are extremists.
Arcanetrance
Dec 2012
#122
Wait, now. Are those like me who supported him, yet question his policies...extremists?
madfloridian
Dec 2012
#139
Or could it be Tom that you are reacting to only a smart part of the equation?
grantcart
Dec 2012
#23
grantcard, of course nothing has been nailed down yet, talk about stating the obvious
Tom Rinaldo
Dec 2012
#65
The key words in that exchange was "I don't know...". So, we have a reporter and another
plethoro
Dec 2012
#78
You don't gamble with things you are not willing to lose. And Pelosi - shame on you.
jillan
Dec 2012
#28
Unnecessary as DU is all speculation...the Principle of Parsimony should rule
HereSince1628
Dec 2012
#56
We're still waiting for a "check" in the President's game of inter-dimensional chess...
Romulox
Dec 2012
#61
In this case, it would use an already progressive tax policy to keep income the same
bhikkhu
Dec 2012
#91
Aside from the rest of it, your method would be unjust to those of us the tax code already treats
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2012
#119
Can Obama raise social security payments in 2014 if we can take over the House which would negate
judesedit
Dec 2012
#102
In addition I'd like to say I like the CPI idea where nursing homes are concerned. They take every
judesedit
Dec 2012
#104
He comes across as fair to me, simply explaining how and why things turn out as they do
Tom Rinaldo
Dec 2012
#138